Bengaluru: With near-record temperatures persisting over the past few days, the city’s power infrastructure has come under stress.As the searing daytime heat resulted in unusually warm hours late Tuesday night, a line breaker at the 220 kV station in Somanahalli on the city’s outskirts that supplies power to the BWSSB pumping station, witnessed a rare…
As the stars align today, a wave of confidence sweeps over you, making your journey feel effortless. Embrace the joy of reconnecting with friends as social gatherings are on the horizon. On the professional front, doors to new ventures are swinging open, paving the way for growth in your career. You’re in a capable mood…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA after it tried to bypass a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.Iran initially contradicted the claim, saying US forces were forced to retreat. However, the Islamic Republic later confirmed the seizure and warned it would “respond and retaliate”….
Hyderabad: Despite an intensified crackdown by multiple agencies, piracy websites continue to flourish, drawing millions of views for newly released films across industries. A recent TOI investigation identified at least 27 active platforms hosting Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil blockbusters in high-definition (HD) formats—often within hours of release.Among the latest casualties is ‘Jana Nayagan’, starring Tamil…
Bengaluru: India’s first indigenously designed ‘bullet train’ or high-speed train is set to be rolled out by April 2027 and will serve the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.On Saturday, railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated ‘Aditya’, a dedicated high-speed rail manufacturing complex at BEML’s Tippasandra campus in Bengaluru. The facility is purpose-built to support production of the B-28 trainsets,…
Former US President Joe Biden preferred Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer as his running mate in 2020 but ultimately “had to choose” Kamala Harris, according to a report cited by The Atlantic.The profile was published on Sunday and focused on Whitmer as a potential 2028 presidential contender. It claimed Biden “wanted it to be Whitmer” after…
NEW DELHI: India is working to see how it can get preferential access for its products in the US, with a delegation led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain reaching Washington for talks. “We have almost finalised the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement. We are trying to work out what would be the mechanism…
An India flag (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: India on Friday officially submitted its Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 2038 Asian Games, with Ahmedabad once again emerging as the front runner to host the event.The Indian Olympic Association delegation led by president PT Usha submitted the EOI…
Director Jeethu Joseph, known for gripping narratives, addresses criticism of his films’ “serial-level” technical quality. He explains his preference for realism in lighting and art direction, aiming for authenticity over current trends. Joseph also points to targeted negative online campaigns influencing audience perception, while confirming ‘Drishyam 3’ will explore a different storytelling path. Mollywood director…
New Delhi: Delhi Police has intensified its verification drive for domestic staff following a series of recent high-profile crimes involving unverified workers, including a case in southeast Delhi where a bureaucrat’s daughter was sexually assaulted and murdered by an unverified domestic help.In another incident, an unverified help and his associates—who had taken turns working in…
